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• Nissan Qashqai+2 - Finally traded my Tino in 1 May 2018 (Forum)
  Done a few posts here over the last year and my choice of replacement for my 1.8 Tino automatic varied wildly. Went for this from local Nissan dealer. In the end 7 seats was something we really wanted and as my wife’s family are flying over this week then it was decision time. It’s got the 1.6 CDi Renault start stop engine which Honest John seems to rate.
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  Does my motorcycle qualify for the 40 year tax exemption? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My motorcycle was registered in February 1977, do I still have to pay road tax?
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  Can I claim against a dealer who says my burnt out clutch is wear and tear? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  In April 2016 I bought a 2014 Vauxhall Zafira Tourer with 9500 miles on it. Now, just 11 months and 6000 miles later, the clutch has burnt out. The car...
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  When will my 1976 Triumph Stag become tax exempt? 1 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Triumph Stag was built in May 1976. When will it be tax exempt?
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  Does the transmission fluid in a BMW 318i require changing at 100,000 miles? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Does the automatic transmission fluid in my 2009 BMW 318i saloon require changing at 100,000 miles, even though it purports to be a "lifetime" item? I'm...
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  Should I get a Honda Jazz or a MINI Cooper? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Honda Jazz and have been very pleased with it. I am thinking of changing it either for another Jazz 1.3 i-VTECor a MINI Cooper. Either...
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  What's the best petrol and automatic SUV? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  In your review of the SEAT Ateca you refer to possible lag with the petrol/auto combination. I've driven a manual Ateca which is good in all respects....
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  What's the best double cab pick-up? 11 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new 4x4 pick-up with a double cab. However, with so many models on offer, I can't make up my mind. Which would you recommend?
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  Buying a small auto - B-MAX or Jazz? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Suzuki Swift with a manual gearbox on a 2007 plate. We are considering changing it for a 1.6 petrol Ford B-MAX (2013 model) with a PowerShift...
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  Need a small car that will fit in my garage - what do you recommend? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small automatic car with a 1.6-litre engine. I love my Honda Jazz, but the new version is too wide to fit in my garage. What do you...
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  Advice need for buying a used MX-5 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a used Mazda MX-5 and have two options: A 2014 Mazda MX-5 2.0i Powershift for £15,950 with 23,000 miles on the clock or a 2013...
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  What's the best replacement for a Honda CR-V? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to change my 2009 79K miles Honda CR-V manual petrol. I like the raised driving position, 4x4 is useful at times and the large boot is handy but...
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  Buying a used BMW X3 - any known issues? 31 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have the option of buying my company car - a BMW X3 2.0 diesel automatic for approx £20k. I have been extremely pleased with the car and it has been...
• Peugot 206 - Lights turn themselves on at random (not Auto!) 7 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  This first occurred 2 or 3 years ago and he took it to a local independent garage. They thought it might be the automatic lights and said they had disabled them. Well, as far as I can see the car does not have automatic lights, and never has, and the fault remained! It cleared itself some weeks later. The fault has now recurred.
• MINI One - What are essential options and extra for new MINI 14 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  Also, are there any other options or extra items are essential which we missed out and no on our list below? Can some of MINI owners help please?   MINI One 3 door Hatch 1.2 automatic Options: (1) Media Pack XL --Navigation System Professional --Enhanced Bluetooth with USB audio -- MINI Connected XL (2) Pepper Pack -- Sport Steering Wheel --15” Heli Spoke alloy wheels in silver --Floor mats, velour --Pass, seat height adjustment --Storage compartment pack --MINI Excitement Pack --Rain sensor with auto, headlight activation --Automatic Air Conditioning --Basic interior lights Pack (Orange)   Extra: (3) Elec Fold Exterior Mirrors (4) Heated front windscreen (5) Rear view camera (6) Interiro Trim Piano Black (7) MINI Driving Modes (8) Park Distance Control (PDC), rear (9) Space – saver spare wheel (10) MINI TLC (11) Gard X   thank you very much
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  Which small MPV would suit an elderly driver? 19 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother (mid 70s) needs an automatic car to replace her 2007 Volkswagen Golf. She finds it easier to get out of SUV type cars now than hatchbacks. I...
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  What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying...
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  Ford Mondeo diesel - keep or scrap? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about changing my 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI for a Rover 75 2.5 V6 Automatic 2001, is this a good idea or am I mad to buy an older car?
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  Is the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.7 petrol reliable? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buy a Hyundai Sante Fe (2008 model) with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's the rarer V6 2.7 Petrol engine. Is this reliable?
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  Replacing a Volvo XC70 - what should we buy? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for us to change our Volvo XC70 diesel, which has not been as reliable as past Volvos. We would be looking at a two or three year old...